By Emily Lai, LC I was talking to some architects recently who have very little lighting control knowledge. To convey the necessary information easily, I explained the process as if they were five year olds — because when we don’t know a subject, we are all essentially five year olds. Indulge me for a moment…
By David Gordon, Channel Marketing Group From a tech viewpoint, AI is what companies talk about. Distributors are implementing it or at least discussing it. Not much gets shared within the manufacturer environment, but it is well in use. In fact, Zekelman just hired a VP AI and Innovation, and he was the #2 person at…
By Geoff Marlow The debate is over. Artificial Intelligence isn’t coming to the lighting and electrical industry — it’s here, working, and delivering measurable results today. While industry professionals continue discussing whether AI represents evolution or revolution, the AI in construction market is projected to reach $22.68 billion by 2032, with AI at the center…
According to an article by Mike Cham, CTO of Encentiv Energy, the transition to smart building technology represents one of the most significant opportunities for property owners to reduce operational costs, improve tenant satisfaction, and enhance asset value. He tackled that very topic in a recent blog post on the company’s website. While the benefits…
By Luis Valls, President & Co-CEO, Turtle In the next five years, U.S. data centers may consume more electricity than the entire state of California. Across the electrical infrastructure landscape, one reality is clear: the grid was not designed for the demands of artificial intelligence, electrification, and continuous digital growth. AI workloads, cloud platforms, and…
Atlanta-based Acuity Brands, Inc. has announced that nine Acuity Brands Lighting solutions were selected for the 2025 Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Progress Report, which showcases the year’s most significant advancements in the art and science of lighting. Selections were made by an impartial committee that evaluated submissions based on uniqueness, innovation, and significance to the…
The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) is accepting self-nominations through October 3 from small lighting manufacturers, lighting specifiers, and lighting distributors interested in serving on the DLC Industry Advisory Committee (IAC). An advisory body that meets quarterly, the IAC supports the mission and strategic direction of the DLC to promote the adoption of quality lighting and controls…
Pine Brook, N.J.-based MaxLite has announced that its AE Switch Area Light Remote Control and its Versamax 8′ Modular T8 have been listed in the IES Progress Report for 2025. Each product accepted in the 2025 Report is recognized for its unique and significant advancement to the art and science of lighting. A summary of…
Peachtree City, Ga.-based Cooper Lighting Solutions has earned recognition in the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Progress Report for the 15th time in 17 years. This year’s achievement celebrates six innovative products — each one reportedly advancing efficiency, adaptability, and design in ways that deliver tangible benefits for lighting professionals. The IES Progress Report is published…
According to an announcement the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) made on August 19 – citing a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau – single-family housing starts experienced a modest gain last month. Before you break out the champagne flutes, there are other factors you…
In the evolution of lighting trends, offering smaller apertures and form factors for a truly unobtrusive appearance are among the industry’s most popular trends — and it wouldn’t be possible without advances in LED. Award-winning LED lighting manufacturer USAI Lighting recently unveiled several innovations across its product families, including ultra-narrow beams for precision highlighting;…
As of September 1, ELA + Synergy will represent Lutron Electronics in the New York Metro, Long Island, and Northern New Jersey markets across the electrical distribution, lighting showroom, commercial integrator, and commercial window systems sales channels. For the past 31 years, the brand was represented by Thea & Schoen of Clifton, N.J. According to…
When it came to renovating the clubhouse for Shady Oaks active adult community in Red Bank, N.J., interior designer Anna Maria Mannarino of Mannarino Designs says her priorities were safety, comfort, flexibility and aesthetics when considering the lighting she selected for this popular gathering spot. She also paid close attention to glare control to minimize discomfort, a…
While most headlines have been keeping score of fluctuating tariff amounts on goods imported from China and other countries – most recently, the greater impact on India and Brazil – there is another duty that went into effect last month (July 15) that is not as well-known. If you haven’t heard the term “float glass”…
Nevada-based manufacturer Elemental LED has appointed Rob Doherty as Director/Business Development, Custom Integration. This strategic addition to the sales team will strengthen Elemental LED’s presence and support for customers in its Lucetta CI, Custom Integration division. With a track record spanning decades, Doherty has earned a reputation for building client relationships and accelerating sales in…
Antiquing wasn’t the only passion Natalie Page of NPage Studio and Robert True Ogden of RTO Lighting had in common when they met by chance at the Golden Nugget Antique Flea Market in Lambertville, N.J. They are both accomplished artists; Page’s medium is ceramics (bowls and lighting) while Ogden’s specialty is metalworking and the ability to transform found vintage…